The government of Oman plans to deploy a border management system developed by from air transport and government IT firm SITA, the firm reported on Tuesday.Hani El-Assaad, SITA president, Middle East, India & Africa, said: "SITA is providing Oman with a fully integrated border management solution, as well as the tools to manage, monitor and operate its borders effectively."Under the agreement, SITA is deploying an extensive "iBorders" solution that encompasses risk assessment of traveller data from air and cruise lines, a comprehensive border control system used at immigration checkpoints across Oman, a complete e-Visa solution and a centralized Visitor Information System.Implmented with the Royal Oman Police (ROP), iBorders will be deployed at 28 airports, seaports and land border crossings across Oman, as well as more than 15 regional offices and more than 50 Omani embassies and consulates located across the world.
Oman to launch biometric border control
